Social Work Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom AKTON Resourcing Ltd Full time

Social Work Assistant
Bedford
£21/hr
Start date: ASAP

AKTON Recruitment is working with the local authorities and we are looking for a Social Work Assistant in the Bedford area.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work as a member of the team alongside Social workers providing a first point of contact for potential customers, service providers and other agencies.
To receive, gather and provide information and advise people accordingly.
To assess customer's needs, determine eligibility for services, implement a support plan and review the plan.
To maintain accurate records in accordance with departmental policy
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To act as first point of contact for the Community Older People's Social work Team as required.
To ensure that relevant information is obtained from customers, their families and other agencies in respect of the needs of individuals who may need assistance from Adult Services.
To provide accurate information to people and to signpost people to other agencies and resources.
To carry out assessments and reviews, under supervision of the Senior Practitioner
(appropriate to level of competence).
To identify a range of options available to meet the recognised needs and agree a support plan, taking into account current eligibility criteria, liaising with Senior Practitioner as required.
To ensure the support plan is implemented in a timely manner.
To monitor the needs of the client and their carer to ensure a positive outcome.
To liaise with other professionals such as GP's and District Nurses in order to agree the appropriate action.
Qualifications, relevant experience, skills/ abilities

Must demonstrate a good level of academic achievement with GCSE English (or equivalent).
Must have experience of working with Adults in a social care setting or be able to demonstrate the ability to work with Adults.
Must demonstrate knowledge of disability and illness relating to older people or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
Must demonstrate the ability to speak fluent English at a level appropriate to be ableto carry out the duties of the post, and have well developed written communication skills with the ability to use a range of styles.
Must demonstrate experience of team working and be able to generate a positive team spirit to be able to work with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Must demonstrate competent administrative and organisational skills


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